Washington Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Washington reported 1 WARN Act notices in June 2021, displacing an estimated 117 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and down 99% versus June 2020. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 117 |
The Construction sector topped the list of affected industries with 117 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 117 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 117 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katerra | Seattle | 117 |
The most significant filing came from Katerra at its Seattle facility, reporting 117 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Washington. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Washington WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.